Our journey begins like a fairytale – right in the heart of Nice’s old town, through a labyrinth of narrow streets with shuttered windows and moody wine bars, nestled in the shadow of castle ruins, and set in a convent from the 1600s. Hôtel du Couvent – named #37 best hotel in the world inContinue reading “Hôtel du Couvent, Nice”
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88 Armenian, Penang
Penang: a place where cultures and history collide in a beautiful mélange of great taste and aesthetic delights. And right in the centre of historic George Town, on Armenian Street – a place where Armenian traders gathered in the 1800s and history was made at the Penang Conference of 1911 – is a place thatContinue reading “88 Armenian, Penang”
Made in Louise & Made in Catherine, Brussels
During our latest visit to Brussels, we chose to divide our time between two hotels that really embody the diversity that the city has to offer. Made in Catherine and Made in Louise are sister boutique hotels, independently-run and, like sisters, are vastly different and unique in their own ways. Brussels is a city ofContinue reading “Made in Louise & Made in Catherine, Brussels”
La Maison Haute, Brussels
While Belgium may not enjoy the same worldwide renown as its European neighbours, it’s a country with a rich tradition of bold architecture and cutting-edge design. From links to the beginnings of Surrealism to hidden Art Nouveau flourishes at every turn, the country’s designers display an innovative flair (for good and for bad – we’veContinue reading “La Maison Haute, Brussels”